Journal Entries

The life of teenagers means that it is much more difficult for us to get very far on the weekends these days, as everyone has something going on that they need a ride to/from. Thankfully, cross-country skiing is keeping us sane, as @reneetougas and I steal away every chance we get to explore the city parks. Today was pretty cold (-29C with the wind chill) so we had the trails to ourselves.

First day of the new year, first day of cross-country skiing in 2018, first of the season for @brienne (on her mother’s skis). Today we went for a short ski at Parc Maisonneuve to help @brienne get her ski legs back. Beautiful blue skies yet again.

Somewhat of an annual tradition now, we went for a Boxing Day family hike at Gaff Point, a short drive from @karentogo's home in Nova Scotia. It was a little blustery, but it was nice to get out and enjoy some fresh air and beautiful scenery.

I think I am really going to enjoy having cross-country skis this year. @reneetougas and I were able to steal away for a short outing before taking the kids to their Christmas function this afternoon.--
Damien Tougas

A week of snow and cold means our first ski day of the season. A couple weeks ago I purchased a pair of cross-country skis and boots so that @reneetougas and I can take advantage of the many ski trails around Montreal. It is very nice to be back on the snow!

I am looking forward to slip-sliding around the city. This will be the first season that I can put my running shoes in storage instead of filling the soles full of machine screws...

Today, with a couple family members somewhat under the weather, we took things relatively easy. We went for a drive through the eastern townships of quebec, and stopped at Mont Owls Head ski area for a short hike. It is a beautiful region, one that we plan on exploring a lot more in the future.